This figure is probably the best know pieces I’ve carved through the years. While I’ve done quite a few of him I always make them a little different to make each piece unique. I also thought you might like to see this fella before he heads over to the paint table and how he finally…
Month: May 2023
Out West Challenge – The Results
Here are three combined posts that sum up the results of the Out West Challenge from back in 2021. The photo above shows the results of the carvers who entered their carvings. Below is the winner, Myron Compton, along with his and my carving of Quigley. Finally, the list of all those who signed up. …
Sly Fox – Painting
I just finished painting the pictographs onto Sly Fox’s robe so here are the 3 videos covering the entire painting process. I hope it’s of use to you on your projects. Comments welcome. https://youtu.be/ogPt0ab_RYQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZDBTHWXGxo&t=100shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxexOy3d-v8
Whiskey Jim Paints the Town!
Originally published on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 From the color of that nose it looks like old Whiskey has been sipping a little to much of his samples. Either that or he’s hit every saloon in town.-I’m going to have to do a full figure of this fella. Give him some plaid pants, some mule-eared boots…
Favorite Movies of the Old West
Originally published on Sunday, January 24, 2010 I was recently ask what my favorite top 10 western movies are. I really can’t tell you cause I haven’t seen them all yet. Probably never will as there are just too many of them. One thing I will tell you is that not enough credit is given to…
Whiskey Jim
Originally published on Friday, January 22, 2021-This shifty character ought to be pretty neat once he’s painted up. With his beaded hatband and that turkey feather you just know he’s been selling some of his rot-gut to the unsuspecting natives. I remember a scene in the movie Little Big Man when Dustin Hoffman’s character, Jack…
The 2010 Out West Challenge Participants
As you can see below, we had quite a group of carvers sign up for this event. Hopefully, the next Challenge will have such a turnout. Originally published on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 Here is a list of those signed up to participate in the Out West Challenge. If you sent me an email and…
Updates and Old Photos
Okay….before we get to the less important ramblings, just wanted to mention that these two urchins have both graduated from college. Hannah, on the right, from Oklahoma State and Miriam, on the left, just last week from University of Arkansas. Time moves waaaay too fast! Now, on to the other subjects. As it’s been awhile…
Prairie Edge Store
If you’re ever travelling through Rapid City, South Dakota, make sure you take the time to visit this store. You can bet we do. I buy a lot of my Native American craft items here that I use on my carvings but the best part is to just wander around checking out the wonderful native…
